| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.53 | 12.227% | $281.1623 | $281.16 | $281.15 | $281.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.82 | 9.584% | $198.1498 | $198.15 | $198.15 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.83 | 3.815% | $239.6362 | $239.64 | $239.65 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.25 | 10.154% | $265.7465 | $265.75 | $265.75 | $265.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.98 | 8.526% | $39.0477 | $39.05 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.62 | 3.350% | $142.2303 | $142.23 | $142.25 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.46 | 7.857% | $116.9817 | $116.98 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.49 | $1,282.9545 | $1,282.96 | $1,283.00 | $1,282.80 | |